F430 Hydraulic Steering Pump Removal Issue

Hello - Trying to take off the power steering pump to look for an oil leak. I have removed the 2 bolts, tapped it with a mallet, but it does not want to pop off. Am I missing something here? Is there a strange voodoo happening, or is there some third anchor point I don’t know of?

https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/430-group/f430-05-08/hydraulic-steering-pump-and-tank.html

Picture is attached. Also, the leak is not from the power steering pump because the oil colour is very clean looking motor oil, not the red power steering fluid currently being used.

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So I was looking at pictures of pumps and came across this one. Where does the bolt on the left go? The 10 mm bolt and the long Allen bolt have been removed. I don’t see a third bolt on the parts diagram.... except for the one holding the wheel in place.

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Yes, I am thinking you are correct, but I want to get a clearer picture first. Any ideas why the pump is not coming off?

 

Wow thanks! I believe this is the culprit you are talking about? It isn’t in the parts diagram.

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Thanks again! Something was not feeling right.

 

Finally got around to removing the power steering pump. You can see the hidden bolt in the picture. Note the picture is not true to vertical. The bolt as AandSC pointed out is at 12 o’clock. This bolt is not shown on the part diagrams I have looked at.

You need a 5mm Allen. That other bolt you see in the picture not related to the power steering pump is the same 5mm size..... if anyone is wondering if they have the correct size Allen key. It is also much more visible.

For reference the other more visible bolts used on the power steering pump are: 6mm Allen and 10mm socket. Hopefully this clarifies things for others.


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